ERA Approves ETCS Onboard System for Traxx Universal locomotives - unlocking cross border freight operations for Czech carriers
Czechia, Sept. 5 -- Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has reached a major milestone with the European Railway Agency (ERA) granting type approval for operation of the Traxx Universal locomotive equipped with EbiCab 2000 ETCS. The approved onboard system is part of Alstom's onboard portfolio.This version enables seamless corridor-wide operations under ETCS Baseline 3, the latest standard of the European Train Control System-a unified signalling system designed to improve safety, interoperability, and efficiency across European rail networks. Notably, it reopens operations in Austria, where ETCS-only operations are authorized on dual-equipped Class B lines. This approval marks a critical step toward ensuring full intero...
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